How Do You Make A Simple Open Front Chicken Coop

I want to discuss the design concept, basic functions, some other different factors to consider, and two types of open front chicken coops in this article.

Chickens should be comfortable in the coop

It should be designed in such a way either you can easily enter the coop and easily walk around the entire area, or it should be designed in ways such that you can reach any of it parts from outside by stretching your hands.

The basic functions of open house chicken coops

Predators can be stopped in hurting the chickens.

It should add to the healthiness of a chicken and prevent them from diseases

Most poultrymen prefer long-continuous sized poultry houses, and the open front chicken coop model works out to be the best.  The open front chicken coops were popular in the earliest days due to a wide range of benefits. However, the structure has its share of downsides as well. 

This model is significantly useful for seasons like summers and winters.  During the extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or chilled winter, the open front chicken coops are considered to be the best because they allow proper air ventilation. They also will enable enough sun rays can also reach out to the chickens, which is healthier in the sense that darkness makes chickens inactive.

 

The basic functions of open house chicken coops

Shelter: It protects the chicken from wind, sun, snow, and rain. Set up your open house chicken coop in such a way so that windy and colder corners should remain closed.

Sufficient Sunlight:  You must build up your coop in such a way so that the opening faces the sunnier side. A maximum opening in the front helps adequate sunlight and fresh air circulation. 

Ventilation: The open front chicken coop is the best model that allows proper ventilation for the chickens. The pungent fumes created by the chicken droppings can be cleared to a great extent by appropriate airflow, which helps the chicken breath easily. 

Protection: Close the front opening properly at night so that you can protect your chickens from snakes, foxes, cats, civets, etc.

 

The open front chicken coops can be of two types

Portable: Portable chicken coops have many advantages. The chickens in search of worms often wear and tear the floor of the coop, to fix the floor you can shift the coop once in a while on the other side of the back yard and plant some quick yielding grass which in turn repairs the ground in a quick span on time. This practice keeps your ground healthy and hygienic. 

Fixed coops:  The large chicken coops are normally fixed in nature. If the coop you have bought is of this type, you need to be very wise enough to select the floor. In this case, concrete flooring with some artificial soft covers over it will work. You can clean the chicken droppings easily by cleaning the artificial soft covers.

 

Different factors need to be considered for selecting chicken coops

It would help if you considered many factors such as the number of chickens, breed, and size, as per the studies medium-sized coops required at least 1.5 sq ft of space.

Keeping in mind the factors, the different types of open front chicken coops are as follows.

Cocoon hatched chicken coops: This open front chicken coop comes with a string night shutter. The open front has a hen house and run, both combined in one unit. Hence it provides warmth as well as safety from the predators. The structure is made up of solid wood; hence it is sturdy enough. Its normal size is 220 × 75× 114 cm; if you are planning the coops in a shorter space, then this is the ideal one for you. A sliding door separates the run. Removable perches and next box in the coop makes the chickens comfortable & cozy for roosting. The flooring is coved with a rubber material; hence it is easily washable, and it gives warmth to the chickens as well. 

Value pick open front chicken coop: This is another model that provides a run and coop combinedly. It can accommodate three to four chickens. It has a roosting perch and nesting box, which makes it very comfortable for the chicken. The measurement of this coop is normally 175×66×100 cm. It is smaller than the cocoon hatched chicken coops, and is less costly too. The structure is made up of the combination of plastic and wood; hence it is lighter in weight compared to the earlier model.

Feel good large chicken coop: This is yet another variety of open front chicken coop. It does not have a run in-built. It can accommodate 7 to 8 chickens at a time, depending on the size of the chickens.  Its normal size is 85×115×90cm, and it is made up of Firwood fixed with glue and screw. Nails are not used while making it. It can fit in two nesting boxes and three roosting perches. You can lock the front opening at night to protect the chickens against predators like snakes, foxes, cats, and many others. 

Pets imperial coops and run:  This is the model which again supports the coop and run together under one roof. This model can accommodate 6 to 7 birds at a time. The total area covered can measures up to 250×76×103 cm. It offers the best outdoor run for your chickens. Inside the coop, you can fix 2 to 3 removable perches and nesting boxes. The roof of the coop can also be opened to clean the whole surface area. The run is well protected against predators, especially foxes, as it has a mesh build up with galvanized steel. It is one of the most expensive open front chicken coops and is made up of treated timber, which is animal friendly. The pull out galvanized metal tray is the unique feature of this model.